Graphic Design Intern

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern

Class: Internship

Reports to: Director, Creative Services

Duration: Immediate Hire or June 3rd start date; through May 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for dedicated people who accept diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and encouraged.

It all begins with outstanding talent, It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer

What We Offer:

• Mental Health Resources
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Graphic Design team with their day-to-day operations on a wide range of projects, including digital initiatives and printed collateral, that maintain the continuity and integrity of the Milwaukee Bucks brand and their business entities including Fiserv Forum, Wisconsin Herd, Bucks Gaming and Deer District. Intern(s) must be willing to provide gameday coverage for both home and away games, working either in the office or from Fiserv Forum, to provide updated social/digital graphics during live game broadcasts.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and collaborate with the creative team on Graphic Design projects/requests
• Assist in designing for both digital and print, including digital campaigns, arena graphics and other promotional materials such as invitations, logos/lockups, postcards, brochures, flyers, signage, advertisements, etc.
• Work with existing creative and deliver supporting designs, as well as execute original designs based on supporting strategy and brand guidelines
• Participate in team brainstorming sessions, reviews and other creative collaborations
• Provide live social/digital graphic updates during all home and away games

Qualification Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a college or university at a junior or senior level standing with a major focused in Graphic Design, visual communications or related field
• Must possess working skills in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac platform - specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom AND AfterEffects
• Advanced layout and typography knowledge
• Good communicator, with professional attitude and time management skills
• Must be creative, resourceful and a problem solver
• Has the ability to meet tight deadlines and work with changing priorities
• Working knowledge of the sports industry, NBA and the game of basketball - experience working for a sports team a plus
• Must work games throughout 2024-25 season, which will include nights, weekends and possibly holidays
• Must submit a portfolio of work (either via link or website) to be considered - please include animation or motion graphics samples
• Local candidates only
• Willing to work 20+ hours a week (including gameday coverage)

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider people with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team. We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.